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Reuterdahl, Henry, 1871-1925

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Navy in Secretary Long’s Time

Navy in Secretary Long’s Time

John Davis Long, former Secretary of the Navy, protests Henry Reuterdahl’s recent characterization of the Navy Department under his leadership in an article in Pearson’s magazine. By saying that President Roosevelt “was the navy department,” Reuterdahl ignores the contributions of the chiefs of the various bureaus within the Navy Department, as well as the numerous employees and officers that helped the department to run smoothly. Long acknowledges that Roosevelt, during his term as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, was efficient and active in his duty, but wishes to correct the record.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-12-19

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Albert L. Key

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Albert L. Key

President Roosevelt is confused and angered by the message Commander Key is trying to send about his opinion on the administration of the Navy, and cautions Key against disobeying his order. He takes exception with Key’s previous claim that Roosevelt has been misinformed regarding the Newport conference, and points out that the opinions of those Key identifies with are often proven to be wrong. Roosevelt is not yet certain whether there should be a court-martial placed on Key, but he claims it may be necessary to reduce any harm he may cause the Navy. Roosevelt also discusses the construction of a new type of naval ship he has been overseeing.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-08

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Davis Long

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Davis Long

President Roosevelt was surprised by a quote from a recent article by Henry Reuterdahl regarding the Navy. John Davis Long (Secretary of the Navy at the time that Roosevelt was Assistant Secretary of the Navy) sent the article, and Roosevelt says he would be glad to receive a copy of Long’s published response to it.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-12-21

Letter from John Davis Long to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from John Davis Long to Theodore Roosevelt

John Davis Long, formerly Secretary of the Navy under President McKinley, writes to President Roosevelt regarding a recent article by Henry Reuterdahl. Reuterdahl suggested Long’s unfitness to be Secretary of the Navy, and wrote that Roosevelt, who was Assistant Secretary of the Navy, “was the Navy Department,” which Long jokes is rather hard on the other people in the department who worked under them and did most of the work. He promises to send Roosevelt a copy of his letter responding to the article as soon as it is published, and is sure Roosevelt will agree with it.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-12-19

Letter from Albert L. Key to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Albert L. Key to Theodore Roosevelt

Albert L. Key sends President Roosevelt a copy of his written statement and printed testimony given before the Senate Committee. He wants Roosevelt to know that he is not an “irresponsible agitator,” that he advocated for moving the naval base from Subic to Manila, and that he is not responsible for the criticism of the Navy and naval vessels in the press. His investigation into the Navy was done independently, and his report and recommendations are based on facts.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-22